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Rapids Close Out Preseason Scrimmages Against Philadelphia Union

February 18, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


The Colorado Rapids closed out their slate of preseason scrimmages with three, 45-minute sessions on Saturday morning against last year's MLS Cup Runner-Ups, the Philadelphia Union. Kevin Cabral scored his third goal of the preseason as the Rapids fell by a combined score of 4-1.

After a scoreless, first 45 minutes, Philadelphia opened the scoring when Mikael Uhre found Daniel Gazdag open at the far post in the 49th minute. The Rapids created several opportunities, including chances from Sam Nicholson and Braian Galvan, that forced saves from Joe Bendik, but the second period would end 1-0 in favor of the Union.

Nathan Harriel doubled Philadelphia's lead in the 102nd minute following several changes to both teams' lineups. The Eastern Conference side extended their advantage to three goals when Joaquin Torres converted a penalty kick in the 106th minute.

The Rapids responded less than two minutes later, invoking their set piece prowess of recent years as Bryan Acosta found Cabral on a free kick from outside the box to make it 3-1.

Philadelphia would edge out an additional tally with ten minutes left in the third period through Chris Donovan.

The Burgundy Boys will remain in Orlando to complete their preseason preparations before traveling to Washington ahead of their MLS season opener on Sunday, February 26, against Seattle Sounders FC (6 p.m. MT | FS1, Apple TV - Free).

Scoring Summary:

49' - PHI - Daniel Gazdag (Mikael Uhre)

102' - PHI - Nathan Harriel (Chris Donovan)

106' - PHI - Joaquin Torres (PK)

108' - COL - Kevin Cabral (Bryan Acosta)

125' - PHI - Chris Donovan (Jack McGlynn)

Starting XI:

2. Keegan Rosenberry

5. Andreas Maxsø

6. Lalas Abubakar

12. Michael Barrios

15. Alex Gersbach

20. Connor Ronan

22. William Yarbrough

23. Cole Bassett

28. Sam Nicholson

77. Darren Yapi

97. Ralph Priso

45th-Minute Subs:

4. Danny Wilson

21. Bryan Acosta

75th-Minute Subs:

8. Max

14. Calvin Harris

27. Sebastian Anderson

29. Braian Galvan

33. Steven Beitashour

64. Moise Bombito

91. Kevin Cabral

90th-Minute Subs:

26. Abraham Rodriguez

31. Anthony Markanich

122nd-Minute Sub:

34. Michael Edwards

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